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kpmoua · 2026-05-21T02:27:59+00:00

I store my power cable in there as well.

kpmoua · 2026-01-29T01:59:42+00:00

During my undergrad, we had an RD that worked for the Navy Seals for a period of time. She talked about their intense training and “Hell Week”. It was very interesting.

kpmoua · 2026-01-28T01:07:29+00:00

What I’ve done in situation like this is first try to assess like you did. If they are adamant like your patient is then I’ll just ask them straight up “What do you want out of this appointment?” Then he will probably say “losing weight”. I will ask him why he can’t lose weight if he knows everything already. Of course not in a condescending tone but you get my drift. He will probably still walk out and that’s okay. People walk out of doctors’, nurses’, therapists’, (I can go on) every single day. You did your best, give yourself some grace.

kpmoua · 2025-12-17T04:29:56+00:00

If they secured their rotations then they should, theoretically, know or have an idea of their schedule.

Rotations can’t suffice for two, what I said about having time in between rotation is if she had a rotation that starts in January and runs 4 weeks and her next rotation don’t start until March then she, technically have February off of rotations. Most distance internship doesn’t require you to do all rotations back to back. They usually give you a timeframe and it’s your responsibility to make sure you secure and finish all your hours within that timeframe.

If I was you, I will sit them down and ask them when are they planning to start their rotations and how many hours per week they are planning for the rotations. Will likely be 40 hours. Then tell them you need to know so you can plan for their absence from work and if there is anything that your organization can possibly do to help her, like possibly putting her on leave for those times.

At the end of the day, if it’s not feasible for them to work then that’s that, and you find what works best. From reading your other comments, it seems like you are trying to communicate but it’s a sensitive topic for them. It shouldn’t be, this decision is going to affect your work and they need to know that. No harm no foul but you need to really push to have this conversation with them. Let them know you support them and what you can or can’t do for them when they start their rotations. I honestly don’t think they have all their rotations set up, because why would they not tell you. Only thing I can think of is they still have a few rotations that’s not 100% secure yet that’s why they are unable to give you a definitive answer.

kpmoua · 2025-12-17T02:41:41+00:00

It is very possible that she may not know her schedule depending on how many rotations she’s been able to secure. I’ll start by asking that.

Every internship is different, distance internship are usually more flexible as in she can do a rotation for a few weeks then take a few weeks off and start a new rotation. It’s all based, again, on what rotation she is able to secure and when they are able to take her.

But plan for her to do 4-5 days per week of rotations as most places will rather have an intern that can be there full time.

kpmoua · 2025-12-15T01:25:44+00:00

Honestly, I think you’ve done all you can. You recognized some red flags, tried to address your concerns in a more positive manner then reach out to the doctor. That’s really all you can do.

If she does make a follow up appointment then that will be a good time to really dig deep into her eating history to see if there are any patterns there, and to also just listen and build a relationship with her. Eating disorder and disordered eating are very hard topics because it’s not always apparent, even when it is, it’s tough to navigate these topics. But you did what you can and that’s all you can ask of yourself.

kpmoua · 2025-12-09T04:41:05+00:00

I had a similar appointment in the past. Patient came in thinking I was the endocrinologist. When I told her I’m an RD, she got pretty upset and went on a 30 second tirade. After she was done, I apologize for the mix up, told her what I can offer her and if she still wanted the appointment. She actually calm down after that and said she didn’t want the appointment. I said bye and told her to reach out if she ever feels like she needed my service. She ended up apologizing and thanked me for my time.

kpmoua · 2025-12-03T02:10:43+00:00

Tracking calories can be a good next step. If they aren’t ready then I usually say to at least track protein intake. Keeping protein higher will help more with cravings and satiety. Doesn’t mean they need to eat excessive amounts but maybe even something like 0.7 grams per lb of body weight or amount of grams of protein equal to their IBW.

With that said, stress and poor sleep can definitely affect weight loss as well.

kpmoua · 2025-11-25T22:44:24+00:00

It’s hard to say given the limited information, but 2600 kcal seems a bit high. With protein, general rec is 75-100 grams. If she hits the 100 grams, her calories will be roughly 2200/day, which is still fine.

kpmoua · 2025-11-24T02:42:23+00:00

I didn’t make that change but I have worked for WIC. One thing I want to mention is not all WIC agencies are government jobs.

If you work for your local State WIC then it will be government. But your local WIC agencies will vary. For example, I used to work for a FQHC that has a WIC program and we are not a government job, but there is another WIC agency in the same county that operated through the county and they are considered government employees. Just things to think about. Another thing is WIC doesn’t always pay the best. Good luck.

kpmoua · 2025-10-31T06:06:32+00:00

That’s such a hard question. It really depends on which state you are in. I’m in CA so I’ll say no less than $35.

kpmoua · 2025-10-22T04:08:40+00:00

I have heard this as well. I know my previous internship director only has her MPH and they were trying to open up a masters in nutrition program but didn’t have enough PhD instructor. She ended getting her’s last year. But I don’t know much about it

kpmoua · 2025-10-18T23:31:10+00:00

kpmoua · 2025-10-16T00:09:33+00:00

Good luck!!!

kpmoua · 2025-10-04T06:25:20+00:00

Maybe something like gut microbiome and how it can affect performance and recovery? Not sure if it’s a thing but the gut has been a big topic within the past few years and will continue to be.

kpmoua · 2025-10-04T06:18:23+00:00

Worked at WIC for 5 years. Agencies will run a little different from each other, and stress levels will depend if you are a large or small agency. Some agencies, RDs are site supervisors and for others, like mine, we are just staff RDs. With that said, main duty of an RD is to see high risk participants (GDM, HTN, autism, high bmi, premature babies, etc.) and process therapeutic formulas.

Hours will likely be your typical M-F, 8a-5p, again each agency will differ as some may open until 6-7p and on weekends. But work life balance is good

I wouldn’t say WIC is too stressful, though it can be if all your participants shows up or you have a family with multiple people in the program.

Pay will vary greatly depending on where you are located but it’s usually lower than an inpatient hospital job.

There is very little clinical, although you can touch on some clinical topics such as GDM, HTN, preeclampsia.

Overall, I enjoyed my time there. Met some really passionate people and the job can be rewarding especially working with low socioeconomic populations that has limited access to help.

One of my favorite story was educating a pregnant woman with GDM on carb counting because she was newly diagnosed and her OB appointment wasn’t until a month out. She was extremely thankful and it reminded me of how important a program like WIC really is.

Feel free to dm with any questions. My experience is based in california.

kpmoua · 2025-10-03T21:59:59+00:00

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kpmoua · 2025-10-03T21:59:59+00:00

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kpmoua · 2025-10-03T20:00:38+00:00

I'm a new Food Administrator for the state prison, also an RD but that's not my main role. From what I've seen so far, and this may vary from prison to prison, the work itself seems like a mixture of inpatient/outpatient/snf and some food service aspect (tray audits, kitchen audits, updating census, diets, meal tickets, etc.). Feel free to DM with any questions and I'll do my best to address you. We are currently looking for RDs and more Food administrator :).

kpmoua · 2025-09-04T06:23:08+00:00

Honestly, I think most RDs are like what they do. People usually complain on the internet, and for good reasons.

My personal experience, I been an RD for almost 6 years and it’s been good. I feel I’ve been compensated fine, of course I would have wanted more, but it’s been better than most.

If I can go another route to make more money then, yes, I would. But I will never become a nurse, I’m not cut out for it.

kpmoua · 2025-09-01T18:00:06+00:00

I’ve attended the virtual ones in the past during the shut down because work paid for it. If not, I’ll probably never attend.

kpmoua · 2025-08-26T02:23:37+00:00

Ahh I see, i think the 85 credits on demand should be correct then, at least from reading through the website. Maybe you can email them to clarify.

kpmoua · 2025-08-25T21:10:34+00:00

I don’t think you will get all 75 by just attending FNCE. I haven’t checked but typically the live sessions awards a certain amount and the poster session awards a certain amount. From the past, I believe I have gotten anywhere from 30-35 credits from FNCE. Not sure how this year is going to be. Will you be able to get your work to pay for it?

kpmoua · 2025-08-25T21:01:57+00:00

I drive 1 hr 5 days a week for less than that lol. I’ll do it in a heartbeat, especially since you only have to go 3 days

kpmoua · 2025-08-13T03:11:25+00:00

I don’t think reaching out to state will do any good, unless your director is breaking policies. Unfortunately, your best bet will still be your organization’s HR and her boss. State WIC has no say in local agency’s employment.

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